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Southampton vs Man City: Rúben Dias says Saints 'didn't even try' to win

Manchester City defender Rúben Dias sounded off over Southampton's style of play after the two sides drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, accusing them of "not even trying to play."

Rock-bottom and relegated Southampton had looked poised to equal Derby County's season-low tally of 11 points in 2007-08, but the draw moved them to 12, which had their fans at a sun-drenched St Mary's Stadium singing in celebration.

City dominated with 26 shots compared to Southampton's two, but the visitors defended in numbers, particularly in the dying minutes, to deny them.